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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1944
Page
2
Local notes report Arlis R. Knauss heading to Bremerton Washington after visiting family, plus updates on relatives in Indiana and Illinois. Army promotions and transfers include Walter A. Brown to captain in England and Bill Miesey assigned to McCain Mississippi. Caters fur coat and hose sales, with social calls at Katona and a Mother and Daughter banquet attended by about 200 guests.
Johann Ahmling of Brighton was admitted yesterday afternoon and transferred this morning to University hospital in Iowa City. Mrs. Lyle Schulty and daughter Gladys Jeanette were discharged this afternoon to 21 West Second Street.
The Rickey Family expresses deep gratitude for the kind acts and sympathy received during our recent bereavement.
In Nebraska City on April 18 volunteers raced to raise flood barriers along the Missouri River after a water rise to 19.4 feet amid predictions of a 20 foot crest. Workers targeted Iowa boundary protection and paving on Iowa highway No. 2 to prevent inundation of farmland. In Des Moines Governor Hickenlooper said the southwest Iowa flood was not yet serious enough to require State Guard mobilization.
Howard Little son of Mr and Mrs Walter Little of Des Moines has been promoted to technical sergeant in the marine air corps after two years service. He is stationed in the South Pacific and previously lived in Washington and attended local schools. Sunday dinner guests in the H J Myers home included Mr Raymond Hasty Virginia and Dean Hasty and Clara Faulkner. Raymond W Hasty of Kalona left Washington for Keokuk to serve on a federal petit jury.
Iowa City April 18 The University of Iowa will hold its 84th commencement this weekend with about 320 degree candidates and 2 000 spectators down from 1 109 graduates and 7 600 viewers. The event, though reduced, remains intact with the long Union ceremony at 1 45 p.m. on Sunday. Bishop Magee will deliver the address as President Haucher confers degrees to the class of 1944.
The War Department seeks clerks messengers typists stenographers and tabulating equipment operators for the Army Service Forces in Washington D C The positions offer 1500 to 1971 yearly salaries for a 40 hour week and transportation paid from home to Washington D C The Pentagon hosts the unit Apply through the local civil service secretary Fred Downing at the post office for full details.
Secretary of Navy Frank Knox said intensified air attacks on the Kuriles are a prelude to eventual landings there. Rear Admiral George F. Hussey Jr. noted secret weapons in development but refused to discuss their possible use in the forthcoming invasion of Europe.
Allied bombers pressed a weekend Pacific campaign against Japanese bases led by a three way strike on Truk the Carolines stronghold. American Liberators hit Dublin Island and two other islands and attacked four Truk defense sites including Ponape Pakin Ant Ulul near Ponape.
Riverside hosts two charity basketball games at Riverside High School gym on Thursday April 20. The 1943-44 St Mary's team faces an alumni team, and Riverside high alumni play the 1945-44 regular squad. Organizers expect many spectators and generous donations for Red Cross.
Chicago April 18 a war caused shortage of bituminous coal may reach 20 million tons by year end. Domestic size coal from Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia faces new limits, forcing 25 percent of annual needs to be sourced from other fields. Delivery remains irregular due to high demand and reduced manpower. Authorities urge consumers to order now for winter and allow spring or summer delivery when possible.
Community calendar lists time and place changes for meetings at the White Shrine Masonic temple and other groups. The list covers Pythian Sisters V F W Auxiliary Sunshine clubs Federated church and Rebekah Odd fellowship with events including luncheons dinners and a 25th anniversary program.
A Chicago Tribune sketch features Lt Martha J Harvey daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Harvey of a southwest town area. She graduated from St Luke s hospital Cedar Rapids served with the Army Nurses Corps overseas two years in Australian hospitals along with Lt Margaret Thoensing of Oak Park Wisconsin and Lt Col Lawrence F Carew of Medford Massachusetts. The trio were sketched in the Southwest Pacific by Tribune artist Gary Shea.
Mrs Helen Bower of Harper district instructor in the Order of Eastern Star was guest of honor at a luncheon by the Ainsworth chapter. She led a school of instruction on Friday. Mrs Bertha Thompson and her fellow members attended.
T L Dodds marks his centennial club birthday while Crawfordsville and West Chester natives celebrate. Nancy Griffith Daniel Dwyer Catherine Crone Tattie Snider Darold Powers Eleanor Deahl T R Burton Scott Orris Mrs Shuppy Mrs Hauer Ed Gray CE Phillips Harold Batterson Bob Varney Dave Elder and Marion Robertson Jr observed birthdays with cake and ice cream at home and at the Journal office.
Three candidates were initiated into the Order of Rainbow Girls at a ceremony in the Masonic temple. A 6:30 cooperative dinner for 75 guests, including Rainbow members and family, preceded the meeting. Lois Mace presided as worthy advisor, with Joan Boileau, Wilma Robertson, and Shirley McColl as new initiates, each receiving a yellow rosebud.
A committee held a one o clock luncheon followed by a school of instruction in the chapter rooms. The regular meeting of the order took place at 8 pm in the Masonic temple with two candidates initiated. Mrs Joyce Lowry sang My Task and during the social hour refreshments were served by Mrs Marie Colthurst and her committee.
Fifteen members attended the regular Bible department meeting at the Public library. The lesson reviewed Luke chapters 1 through 6 led by Mrs. Fred L. Moore Mrs. Mary Genkinger and Mrs. G. B. Holden. Officers were re-elected for another year with Mrs. Speidel leader Mrs. Moore assistant leader and Mrs. Holden secretary treasurer. The next meeting on May 1 will conclude the year’s study.
Fortnightly club drama department showcased original plays with sixteen members attending led by Mrs. Herbert Osmcup. Officers elected include Mrs. George Kerr leader and Mrs. D. P. Living-sloh assistant. Ethel Hayes secretary-treasurer. The group discussed Russian Relief kit work and planned a May party at Clarice Mecel May 15 with guest night and cooperative supper.
Members of the young married couples class of the United Presbyterian church gathered for a social in the church social rooms after a brief business meeting. Forty members attended as Claud Woods was elected president, Robert Wiley vice president, and Helen Anderson secretary, with Huisman reappointed as class teacher for the coming year.
The report notes that the small scraggly nut pine resists fire damage, yet extensive grazing harms its seedlings on rangeland.
Fortnightly club Literature department evening division elected Edna Mercer as leader for the new year with Mrs. Homer Forgey as secretary treasurer. The group planned two Russian Relief kits and heard a book review by Miss Mercer on Hear the Ancients Singing and a reading Australia in the News by Mrs. Lawrence Malley.
Secretary treasurer reports on a social gathering celebrating re election of Anne Huisman as class teacher. The event was organized by committee in charge Mrs. Boyd White and Mrs. Claud Woods. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Robert Wiley and Mrs. Robert McFarlane.
Chief Petty Officer and Mrs. Marion McClelland were guests of honor at a family dinner in Brighton. McClelland, recently married in Selma California, will report to Philadelphia on April 20. He has served at Pearl Harbor and is on leave for the first time in a while. Attendees included relatives from Washington Ohio Tempe and Madison Wisconsin.
The Presbyterian church announces a prayer meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning at the church. Please note location at 1 Church and reference 641 for details.
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